Statistics on Sydney-Abu Dhabi flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to Abu Dhabi from Sydney airport is $ 1617 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1271 (in march) and $ 2112 (in january), which is a saving of $ 346 or a surplus of $ 496 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1156 to $1211 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Abu Dhabi before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Abu Dhabi plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Abu Dhabi from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1271, saving $ 346 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1617). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2112).

Flight Sydney-Abu Dhabi: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1669 $ 2112 very high price
February$ 1116 $ 1380 good price
March$ 1035 $ 1271 very good price
April$ 1167 $ 1522 good price
May$ 1099 $ 1355 good price
June$ 1247 $ 1593 fair price
July$ 1506 $ 1972 high price
August$ 1261 $ 1540 fair price
September$ 1287 $ 1641 fair price
October$ 1263 $ 1609 fair price
November$ 1106 $ 1333 good price
December$ 1639 $ 2073 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to Abu Dhabi range from $770 to $2256. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $771 to $826), 1% at the maximum price (from $2201 to $2256). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1321 to $1376 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Abu Dhabi flight

There are 10 companies that serve Sydney from Abu Dhabi airport: Etihad Airways, Scoot, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Airasia X, Jetstar, ANA, Air India, Turkish Airlines and Qantas.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Etihad Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (70% of the time) on the Sydney->Abu Dhabi route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 25 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-Abu Dhabi flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $22. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $29.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Abu Dhabi to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Abu Dhabi on a friday may cost you an additional $67.

Top prices Sydney-Abu Dhabi

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → Abu Dhabi07-04 to 14-04-2025$ 908 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi07-05 to 16-05-2025$ 654 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi11-05 to 31-05-2025$ 702 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi08-07 to 25-07-2025$ 708 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi11-08 to 18-08-2025$ 926 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi12-09 to 24-09-2025$ 706 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi22-11 to 29-11-2025$ 926 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi07-02 to 21-02-2026$ 908 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi11-02 to 18-02-2026$ 916 
Sydney → Abu Dhabi06-03 to 20-03-2026$ 931 

When to book your flight Sydney - Abu Dhabi to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-Abu Dhabi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1499 $, which is a saving of 118 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (121 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to Abu Dhabi flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1857 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2105), 1 to 2 months ($ 2082), 4 to 5 months ($ 2000), 6 to 7 months ($ 1859), 7 to 8 months ($ 2087), 8 to 9 months ($ 1894), 9 to 10 months ($ 2003), 10 to 11 months ($ 1859)
February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1274 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1321), 2 to 3 months ($ 1312), 4 to 5 months ($ 1324), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356), 7 to 8 months ($ 1357)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1227 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1238), 2 to 3 months ($ 1266), 3 to 4 months ($ 1260)
April

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1420 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1498), 3 to 4 months ($ 1431), 4 to 5 months ($ 1508), 5 to 6 months ($ 1424)
May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1244 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1275), 5 to 6 months ($ 1321)
June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1408 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1450), 3 to 4 months ($ 1519), 4 to 5 months ($ 1530), 5 to 6 months ($ 1515), 8 to 9 months ($ 1545)
July

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1648 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1738), 4 to 5 months ($ 1911), 5 to 6 months ($ 1666), 6 to 7 months ($ 1718), 7 to 8 months ($ 1718), 8 to 9 months ($ 1722)
August

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1241 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1508), 3 to 4 months ($ 1486), 5 to 6 months ($ 1356), 6 to 7 months ($ 1389), 7 to 8 months ($ 1521), 8 to 9 months ($ 1479)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1348 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1560), 2 to 3 months ($ 1623), 4 to 5 months ($ 1517), 5 to 6 months ($ 1432), 6 to 7 months ($ 1466), 8 to 9 months ($ 1468), 9 to 10 months ($ 1616), 10 to 11 months ($ 1561), 11 to 12 months ($ 1597)
October

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1431 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1570), 2 to 3 months ($ 1442), 3 to 4 months ($ 1453), 4 to 5 months ($ 1526), 6 to 7 months ($ 1562), 7 to 8 months ($ 1548), 9 to 10 months ($ 1583)
November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1235 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1309), 3 to 4 months ($ 1300), 4 to 5 months ($ 1316), 6 to 7 months ($ 1285), 8 to 9 months ($ 1267), 10 to 11 months ($ 1320)
December

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1631 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1980), 5 to 6 months ($ 1996), 8 to 9 months ($ 1889), 9 to 10 months ($ 1665), 11 to 12 months ($ 1775)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Abu Dhabi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $21 more.

Sydney to Abu Dhabi: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1415
$945 to $2467		Find a flight
May 2025$ 995
$642 to $2141		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1204
$912 to $2314		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1693
$708 to $5271		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1012
$926 to $1078		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1136
$706 to $1452		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1630
$939 to $4983		Find a flight
November 2025$ 2420
$926 to $3932		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1464
$899 to $4524		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1192
$978 to $1401		Find a flight
February 2026$ 985
$897 to $1179		Find a flight
March 2026$ 1418
$931 to $1904		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Abu Dhabi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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